Over the last few years, we have seen a few major games publishers adopt the Netflix model with subscription services that grant access to a library of games. Xbox Game Pass and EA Access have both been quite successful in this area and now, Ubisoft is joining the ranks too …
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Google Stadia will have 31 games at launch but device support will limit accessibility
Last night, Google officially announced the launch details for Stadia. At this point, we know that it won't be based on the Netflix model as some had hoped, instead, those looking to embrace streaming will need to buy games individually. You can stream for free at 1080p and 60 frames …
Read More »Google Stadia launches in November but pricing sounds like a mess
Since Google first announced Stadia as its cloud gaming platform, there have been questions surrounding the game library and the business model. Many assumed it would adopt the Netflix model, as we've seen with similar services. Instead, Google is borrowing pieces of the Netflix model but will also sell full-price …
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It's a 4-bay NAS with 10GbE for under £350, but what compromises were made to reach that price?
Read More »Google confirms E3 plans for Stadia
Google Stadia is heading our way later this year and while there are still plenty of doubts surrounding the idea of cloud gaming and plenty of unanswered questions surrounding Stadia, we will finally start to get answers soon. This week, Google announced its E3 plans and will finally discuss new …
Read More »Google will be answering some of the biggest questions surrounding Stadia soon
Back in March, Google announced Stadia, a wide-reaching cloud gaming platform that will integrate with YouTube and other forms of social media to provide instant access to games, in addition to reaching a wider potential customer base. A lot of the technical details sound impressive but information on pricing, real-world …
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Read More »Disney+ outlines its content roadmap ahead of November 12 launch in the US
As expected, the Disney+ streaming service is set to launch later this year, with the United States being the company’s initial focus on November 12. A worldwide rollout will touch “major” regions in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific over the next few years, hoping to truly compete against …
Read More »Philips launches its new 32-inch UHD 329P9H Brilliance for professional users
Philips has been bolstering its foothold in the professional display industry over the past year, with its Brilliance series helping to cement USB-C as the de facto port for interconnectivity. Monitor maker MMD has now announced the Philips 329P9H Brilliance, a 32-inch UHD LCD monitor complete with a USB-C dock. …
Read More »YouTube is delving into the choose-your-own-adventure genre
Due to a lack of success with its original series, YouTube was reportedly set to take a step back by axing current programming and refocusing on advertisement revenue over subscriptions. The platform doesn’t want to just play it safe however, as it appears YouTube has tasked a brand new, designated …
Read More »Four pirate site operators face up to a $560 million fine and prison time
It’s not uncommon to see distributors of piracy-enabled hardware end up the court room, but the operators of copyright infringing websites rarely face the consequences. Spanish anti-piracy efforts are hoping to change that, as entertainment groups are seeking jail sentences and half a billion dollars in damages against four alleged …
Read More »YouTube reportedly taking a step back from original series to refocus on ad revenue
Over the last few years, YouTube has been attempting to transition into a subscription service with its own original programming. The goal seemed to be to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime video and others. Now on the eve of Apple's own TV service launch, YouTube appears to be taking a …
Read More »Atari VCS suffers another delay as it upgrades to AMD’s Ryzen CPU
Despite its delayed crowdfunding campaign and a pinch of controversy, the Atari VCS seems to be rather popular having raised over $3 million last year. Unfortunately, backers are going to have to wait a little while longer as Atari postpones its release date once more, this time to give the …
Read More »Nvidia’s GeForce Now Alliance prepares the company for a global cloud platform
While many more companies are currently working on their cloud services, Nvidia’s GeForce Now has been around for quite some time. Unveiling its “GeForce Now Alliance” banner, Nvidia has revealed its first two partners which will help bring the subscription-based service to two “major gaming markets” in the East. After …
Read More »Microsoft’s Wireless Display app allows users to stream PC games to Xbox One consoles
Over the past few years, we’ve seen Microsoft improve its efforts across the PC platform. This has included its Xbox Play Anywhere scheme, allowing select digital titles to play on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC with a single purchase, to bringing its Xbox Game Pass to PC. There …
Read More »Facebook is cooperating with criminal investigators over the data it shared with partners
It’s been known for quite some time that Facebook’s partnerships with companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Spotify granted “deep access” to data, allegedly without the user’s consent. Facebook maintains that this is not the case, and is now hoping that US authorities will come to the same conclusion in …
Read More »Apple event confirmed this month, TV streaming service rumoured to be announced
It looks like Apple will reveal its Netflix competitor later this month.
Read More »Disney+ will house the company’s entire library, but it isn’t clear if this availability is worldwide
As the Disney+ streaming service approaches release later this year, the company is putting an end to its frustrating ‘Vault’ system in favour of greater availability. Drumming up excitement in shareholders and prospective fans alike, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the service is set to receive “the entire Disney …
Read More »The Disney+ streaming serivce will house licensed third-party content at launch
When the Disney+ streaming service was announced, the company teased a range of first-party properties in production from Star Wars to Marvel to Pixar. CEO Bob Iger has since confirmed with investors that the platform is set to act as a true Netflix competitor, housing third-party licensed content at launch. …
Read More »YouTube’s latest policy bans videos inciting dangerous behaviour, following the “Bird Box Challenge”
YouTube has updated its official policies this week, with its support page detailing a stronger stance against harmful content such as dangerous challenges and pranks. Of course, the Google-owned platform has never endorsed such behaviour, but feels the need to embed its opposition in legal terms following the inconceivably popular …
Read More »Amazon shows off New World footage in Twitter choose your own adventure
Although Netflix’s Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is far from the first ‘choose your own adventure’ experience, it’s fair to say that the feature-length episode has launched the genre back into prominence. Using an inventive marketing twist on the system, Amazon has chosen to showcase its upcoming MMO ‘New World’ by letting …
Read More »Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime is leaving the company in April
Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime stepped down as the company’s president in October, 2018, initially retaining his position as a strategic advisor. After 28 long years at the firm and a handful of recent shake-ups at parent company Activision Blizzard, it looks like Morhaime is leaving for good in just a …
Read More »CES 2019: Samsung, LG and Vizio are bringing Apple features to their TVs
Rumours surrounding Apple expanding into the TV space have circulated for years. We know that the company is planning its own streaming service, and at one point toyed with the idea of releasing its own living room display. Instead of creating its own TV, Apple has decided to forge partnerships …
Read More »Epic Games dismisses accusations of data sharing and explains how it locks in exclusives
The Epic Games Store has quite a way to go before it can truly compete with already-established vendors such as Steam, but locking in Ashen, Hades, and The Walking Dead: The Final Season as launch exclusives is no small feat for the newcomer. Founder Tim Sweeney has since shared that …
Read More »Activision Blizzard’s chief financial officer is being given the boot
Update: Inside sources at Reuters supposedly “familiar with the matter” suggest that Neumann has been “poached” by Netflix. An official announcement is yet to be made, however Neumann is supposedly pegged to replace current CFO David Wells after 14 years of service. This has since been confirmed. Original Story: Activision …
Read More »HMV falls into administration again, putting 2,200 jobs on the line
UK entertainment retailer HMV hasn’t had the easiest ride, having collapsed into administration back in 2013 until its inevitable rescue by restructuring company Hilco. Although the firm has been faring better in recent years thanks to its expansion into various different markets including electronics, the unmaintainable nature of diminishing DVD …
Read More »Facebook is accused of granting business partners intrusive access to user data
Facebook is capping off the year in the same way that it started it, knee-deep in a controversy surrounding privacy. Although the social network refrained from selling user data directly, it apparently had no qualms in forming special partnerships with major tech companies that granted intrusive access to its users’ …
Read More »A Look at 5 Stunning Design Tools
Whether you design professionally or as a hobby, there’s no shortage of compelling tools to help you hone your craft and produce beautiful, engaging end products. But purchasing a new tool and learning how to use it entails an investment of money and time; how can you know which ones …
Read More »Rebellion Developments boosts UK film & television industry with $100 million studio
Rebellion might be known for its Sniper Elite series of video games, but the company’s latest $100 million investment moves the company into the world of film & television. As the owner of 2000 AD, the new Judge Dredd television series and Rogue Trooper film. In an exclusive report to …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV is 25% off for Black Friday
Android boxes are a dime a dozen nowadays, with relatively unknown brands wanting a slice of the pie. None offer the premium experience of the Nvidia Shield TV, which is shedding a little of its price in time for Black Friday. Designed as a gaming and television hybrid device, Nvidia’s …
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